Hidden Cats in New York

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Hidden Cats in New York is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Nukearts Studio and was released on June 16, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Meow meow! Kittens are hidden in New York, let's find them all. A short and pleasant experience! Start with a Beautiful monochromatic illustration, relax and find all the cats one by one to reveal the final colored art. Play through different modes, find special cats, and unlock bonus levels!

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Audience ScoreBased on 262 reviews

music19 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Beautiful and detailed hand-drawn artwork with charming animations and vibrant coloring effects as cats are found.
Relaxing and cozy gameplay suitable for players of all ages, with a consistent and pleasant jazz-style soundtrack that enhances the ambience.
Variety of modes including normal, advanced with randomized cat locations, and bonus levels that increase replayability and challenge.

Developer's unethical business practices involving trademarking the phrase 'Hidden Cats', leading to harassment and forced renaming of other developers' games.
Some bugs and glitches, including invisible cats and achievement tracking issues that require restarting the game to resolve.
Bonus levels sometimes have frustrating hidden cats requiring a lot of clicking or unintuitive interaction, detracting from the overall experience.

music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being pleasant, relaxing, and fitting perfectly with the art and theme, often described as jazzy or city-inspired. It enhances the ambiance without being distracting, though some users wish for more variety or soundtrack customization options. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a charming and integral part of the enjoyable and immersive experience.
- “The artwork is fantastic, the music is fitting and relaxing, and there were some challenging cats to find.”
- “The soothing soundtrack and positive vibes make this game a heartwarming escape, offering a perfect blend of city exploration and feline fun.”
- “I really like hidden objects games and this one, like the others in the series from the same developer, enchants me with wonderful art full of details, iconic references of the theme, and very charming music that fits perfectly as background music for relaxation and fun!”
- “Some cute cats and brain/eye-straining hidden object gameplay, accompanied by repetitive and ultimately annoying music.”
- “In regards to the music, there's only one track (as far as I could tell), so I wish there had been more tracks to add some variety.”
- “- the music!”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is simple, intuitive, and relaxing, striking a perfect balance between engagement and ease, making it suitable for players of all ages. Key mechanics like visual cues for found cats and kitten sounds enhance the experience, while unlocking bonus levels adds replay value and extends gameplay time. Overall, it offers a cozy, stress-free way to explore and enjoy the game.
- “The gameplay strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and engagement, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages.”
- “Gameplay: in normal mode, you are tasked with finding 120 cats and are given 3 hints to find them all.”
- “What I really liked about the gameplay was that once I found all the cats in a certain area, that area would change from being a mostly white one to a colored area.”
- “In normal mode, you are tasked with finding 120 cats and are given only 3 hints to find them all.”
- “It took our group about 30 minutes to find the first batch of cats in the main game, but there is a lot of other content, so you're probably looking at a few hours of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is pretty self-explanatory despite there not being any real explanations provided.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their charming, cute, and detailed art style that brings vibrant, gradually colorful scenes to life, especially in the New York setting. The artwork is consistently described as outstanding and visually lovely, with adorable hidden cats adding an endearing challenge. Bonus levels feature unique styles and animations that enhance the visual appeal and gameplay experience.
- “Visually, the game is beautiful with its charming art style, detailed scenery, and gradual pops of color as you progress.”
- “The visuals are lovely with the final color version being spectacular and the cats are all adorable.”
- “The charming graphics bring the bustling streets of New York to life, and the adorable hidden cats tucked away in various corners add a sweet and endearing touch.”
- “This is the 3rd game in a series and is much the same as 'Hidden Cats in Paris' and 'Hidden Cats in London' except for a different location, so different artwork.”
- “The bonus levels are again in a different art style and feature cats hidden behind an extra click, but the objects they are hiding in or behind have an animation tied to it this time to make them easier to find.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing special cats and playful references to popular culture, adding a lighthearted and entertaining touch. Players appreciate the funny and cute characters, particularly the themed cats, which enhance the overall enjoyment alongside the well-crafted illustrations.
- “I loved everything about this game, from the fantastic illustrations which stand head and shoulders above most hidden object games, to the enjoyable and sometimes funny references to popular culture.”
- “In the advanced mode, you can also search for 20 different city people, and 12 specialty cats that are really hilarious.”
- “Loved all the recognizable landmarks and funny special cats themed to New York.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability through its randomized advanced mode, which changes cat and character locations to keep the experience fresh. Its rich content and varied modes add depth, making it engaging even after multiple plays. Overall, it balances a fun, shorter length with lasting replay value.
- “It distinguishes itself from similar titles in its genre by its high quality, rich content, and solid replayability value.”
- “The randomness in this mode definitely adds a whole new replayability value to your game.”
- “The advanced mode randomizes where you find the cats, so it's more replayable than the normal mode, which sets the cats in fixed places.”
- “- There is a main portion of the game (which is one large moving scene of New York City) and an "advanced" version of the same scene, which includes more hidden cats but randomized locations (adding replayability) as well as special kitties to find and specific human characters to locate.”
- “This is a really fun series of games, not terribly long, but replayable.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including glitches and freezing that can lead to corrupted save files and impact progression. Despite these problems, some players still find enjoyment but hope for improved stability in future updates.
- “Out of all the hidden cats I have played so far, I do not recommend this one because it is a buggy mess.”
- “The game has some glitches. Once it froze after finding a cat, the building got colored, and a window popped up asking if I wanted to continue or close the file. I chose to continue, but after that, the game was corrupt and I couldn't get the last 2 achievements.”
- “Still enjoyed the game, but wish the developers would make more without glitches.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features little to no traditional story, focusing instead on a relaxing hidden object experience centered around finding cats in New York City. Players seeking narrative depth may be disappointed, but those looking for casual, enjoyable gameplay will find it appealing.
- “As the game doesn't really have a story (other than finding cats hidden throughout the city of New York), I'll jump straight into the gameplay.”
- “If you enjoy hidden object games and want a fun, relaxing game but don't mind the lack of a story, then I'd say to give this a try.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is cozy and visually appealing, enhanced by beautiful illustrations that come to life as you find each cat, creating a satisfying and engaging experience.
- “I enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the beautiful illustrations, and finding each cat gradually brings the scenes to life with color — it’s surprisingly satisfying and keeps you engaged.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a heartwarming and soothing emotional experience, combining relaxing music with uplifting vibes that create a comforting escape through city exploration and playful interactions with cats.
- “The soothing soundtrack and positive vibes make this game a heartwarming escape, offering a perfect blend of city exploration and feline fun.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding is generally seen as satisfying due to clear progression, and the coloring of areas/buildings when all cats are found helps reduce the feeling of tedium.

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Hidden Cats in New York is a casual puzzle game.

Hidden Cats in New York is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Hidden Cats in New York.

Hidden Cats in New York was released on June 16, 2023.

Hidden Cats in New York was developed by Nukearts Studio.

Hidden Cats in New York has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Hidden Cats in New York is a single player game.

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